MNL48 reveals First Generation Members

The Philippines’ very own version of Japan’s highest-selling all-girl idol group, AKB48, is finally here. After the nationwide search for the first and biggest idol group in the country, Hallohallo Entertainment Inc. (HHE), together with ABS-CBN, launched the First Generation members of MNL48 during its first General Election last April 28 on It’s Showtime.

It was a momentous event for both MNL48 finalists and fans who gathered in ABS-CBN’s Studio 4 and Center Road to witness the announcement of the result of the General Election. A total of 72 finalists took part in the election after three months of hard work and dedication, however only 48 aspirants were announced as the first generation members while remaining aspirants where luckily considered as Kenkyuusei (Trainees).

Fans flocked at Studio 4 and Center Road with their stick lights, fan-made banners and shirts to show their support for their Oshi (favorite). Aside from the announcement of the first generation members, fans were also thrilled to find out the ranking of the each member; the Senbatsu (rank 1-16) and the reveal of the Center Girl, who will be the face of MNL48

worldwide.

As soon as the ceremony began, the excitement of fans and the finalists were evident as loud cheers from the audience inside the Studio 4 and Center Road filled the venue. After the MNL48 opening, the announcement of rank 16 to 8 were revealed.

Following the reveal of rank 16 to 8 girls, the much-awaited announcement of rank 7 to 2 and the Center Girl were finally declared. The crowned center girl of this year's election was Sheki while rank 2 and 3 went to Abby and Sela followed by Tin at rank 4, Zen at rank 5, Alice at rank 6, and Trixie joined the Kami 7 (rank 1-7) at rank 7.

The announcement of Senbatsu and Center Girl were televised live on Its’ Showtime while the reveal of Under Girls (rank 17 to 32), Next Girls (rank 22 to 48), and the Kenkyuusei were broadcasted live on MNL48 Online via its official Facebook page and YouTube Channel. The ranking of the MNL48 first Generation were based from the votes they earned on the MNL48 Plus app during the General Election voting period from April 14 to April 27 until 1PM.

Check out the full results below:

01. Sheki

[Senbatsu] (2nd ~ 16th)

02. Abby

03. Sella

04. Tin

05. Zen

06. Alice

07. Trixie

08. Ella

09. Ash

10. Gabb

11. Jem

12. Sayaka

13. Faith

14. Lara

15. Grace

16. Quincy

[Under Girls] (17th ~ 32nd)

17. Alyssa

18. Erica

19. Nice

20. Joyce

21. Kyla

22. Dian

23. Belle

24. Jan

25. Dana

26. Aly

27. Mari

28. Gia

29. Daryll

30. Van

31. Essel

32. Jaydee

[Next Girls] (33rd ~ 48th)

33. Shaina

34. Kay

35. Ruth

36. Sha

37. Shaira

38. Brei

39. Lei

40. Jewel

41. Hazel

42. Necca

43. Mae

44. Ecka

45. Thea

46. Princess

47. Madie

48. Cess

[Kenkyuusei]

1. Emz

2. Arol

3. Coleen

4. Rowee

5. Niah

6. Kana

7. Andi

8. Vira

9. Mela

10. Vern

11. Ikee

12. Rans

13. Cassey

14. Karla

15. Laney

16. Dani

17. Nina

18. Eda

19. Yna

Last April 30, 2018, The MNL48 First Generation girls attended their very first press conference at Hive Hotel and Convention Place in Quezon city. The girls performed an amazing short dance number to brightened up the afternoon. After the performance, the girls smartly answered all the questions of the press and bloggers during the event.

Meanwhile, big opportunities await our MNL48 First Generation. Just like their other sister groups, MNL48 First Generation will be performing daily at their very own MNL48 Theater, will have their music recording under Star Music, and international training under AKS, the prestigious talent management of AKB48, and will be the first Filipino endorsers of Tokyo Girls Collection that will soon open in the Philippines.

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